Arkansas pitcher Kevin Kopps (8 innings, 7 hits, 9 strike outs) started against North Carolina State and he wanted the start when offered.
While Dave Van Horn and players may view Sunday's decisive matchup as "just another game," fans can't look at it that way.
Arkansas coach Dave Van Horn talked about dropping the second game against the Wolfpack and looking ahead to Sunday's matchup.
Arkansas' Charlie Welch hit a two-run homer early in loss to Wolfpack on Saturday but said later team confident heading into Sunday matchup.
North Carolina State wasted little time after 21-2 loss Friday, said coach Elliott Avent after Wolfpack won Saturday's game, 6-5.
Wolfpack pitcher Sam Highfill (6.1 innings, 2 hits allowed) kept Arkansas shut down through early part of game Saturday afternoon.
North Carolina State shortstop Jose Torres (1 homer, 2 RBI) said Friday's 21-2 loss was not going to delay them in Saturday's matchup.
Hogs coach Dave Van Horn got to use a surprisingly easy win over North Carolina State to get some guys extra innings of playing time.
Robert Moore talked with the media after going 4-for-5 (2 homers, a double, 5 RBI) in 21-2 win to get Super Regional off to hot start.
Patrick Wicklander started on the mound for Arkansas and worked six innings, giving up just one earned run in solid outing.
North Carolina State coach Elliott Avant talked with the media after Arkansas rolled to a 21-2 win to open the NCAA Super Regional on Friday.